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Gale warnings out for eastern Wisconsin; 15% of state’s schools not meeting new standards; more briefs
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Forecasters now say eastern Wisconsin will get high winds and waves as early as tonight as the effects of Hurricane Sandy stretch from the East Coast to the Great Lakes.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Forecasters now say eastern Wisconsin will get high winds and waves as early as tonight as the effects of Hurricane Sandy stretch from the East Coast to the Great Lakes.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Walker heralded at GOP convention, predicts Midwest 'battleground'; juror fined for choosing Cancun over court; e-proof will be accepted at polls; more state briefs
Gov. Scott Walker invoked the names of Aaron Rogers, Ryan Braun and Laura Kaeppeler as he greeted delegates at the Republican National Convention. Also, the GAB has ruled poll workers can accept bank statements and utility bills shown on computer screens when vetting would-be voters, plus more state news.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Gov. Scott Walker invoked the names of Aaron Rogers, Ryan Braun and Laura Kaeppeler as he greeted delegates at the Republican National Convention. Also, the GAB has ruled poll workers can accept bank statements and utility bills shown on computer screens when vetting would-be voters, plus more state news.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Expect hottest day in nearly a month; Ryan emphasizes Wisconsin roots in convention speech; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Wisconsinites are about to feel the heat once again. Today is supposed to be the hottest day in almost a month with highs in the 90’s statewide. Humidity will be low during the day so the heat index may not reach 100.
Thursday, August, 30, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsinites are about to feel the heat once again. Today is supposed to be the hottest day in almost a month with highs in the 90’s statewide. Humidity will be low during the day so the heat index may not reach 100.
Thursday, August, 30, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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It’s raining somewhere in state; Wisconsin leaders don’t back down from ‘poaching’ businesses; more briefs
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It’s raining this morning in central Wisconsin after thunderstorms hit the eastern part of the state last night. The National Weather Service says it won’t be enough to end the drought in the southern half of the state, but it could give firefighters a much-needed break today.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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It’s raining this morning in central Wisconsin after thunderstorms hit the eastern part of the state last night. The National Weather Service says it won’t be enough to end the drought in the southern half of the state, but it could give firefighters a much-needed break today.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Judge retires after son accused of murder; Tomorrow’s lottery will pick wolf hunters; more briefs
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A Milwaukee judge has announced his retirement after his son was charged with killing a woman during the Labor Day weekend.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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A Milwaukee judge has announced his retirement after his son was charged with killing a woman during the Labor Day weekend.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Hail, wind, heavy rains hit state; Burnett Co. sheriff investigates death of 3-year-old; more briefs
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The southern half of Wisconsin is cleaning up from yet another band of heavy thunderstorms overnight. The storms started just after midnight when trees and power lines fell north of La Crosse, and Perrot State Park in Trempealeau County had quarter-sized hail for 15 minutes straight.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The southern half of Wisconsin is cleaning up from yet another band of heavy thunderstorms overnight. The storms started just after midnight when trees and power lines fell north of La Crosse, and Perrot State Park in Trempealeau County had quarter-sized hail for 15 minutes straight.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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No room in Milwaukee for Chinese bikers?; Polk County man pleads guilty to killing fiancé; more briefs
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Gov. Scott Walker has invited Harley-Davidson riders from China to attend the company’s 110th anniversary in Milwaukee during the Labor Day weekend. But the question is whether they could find a place to stay.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Gov. Scott Walker has invited Harley-Davidson riders from China to attend the company’s 110th anniversary in Milwaukee during the Labor Day weekend. But the question is whether they could find a place to stay.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Cold air, snow, chills Wisconsin shoppers; judge upholds EPAs methods for Fox River cleanup; man's upside-down flag yields neighbors' scorn, more state briefs
Wisconsin News
Parts of northwestern Wisconsin received a foot of snow overnight with Herbster, Hawthorne and Cornucopia all reporting 12 inches while Poplar, Madeline Island and Bayfield received closer to nine inches. In Milwaukee, police were investigating four separate homicides reported in course of nine hours Wednesday into Thursday. Plus more state news.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Parts of northwestern Wisconsin received a foot of snow overnight with Herbster, Hawthorne and Cornucopia all reporting 12 inches while Poplar, Madeline Island and Bayfield received closer to nine inches. In Milwaukee, police were investigating four separate homicides reported in course of nine hours Wednesday into Thursday. Plus more state news.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Deer Czar recommends joint management program; GOP clears way for Dems to take control of state Senate; more briefs
Wisconsin News
One of the top recommendations in a study of Wisconsin’s deer management practices is to start a program used in 20 other states to help manage the herd.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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One of the top recommendations in a study of Wisconsin’s deer management practices is to start a program used in 20 other states to help manage the herd.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Step mom says alleged gunman was ‘precious child’; injured policeman in critical condition; more briefs
Wisconsin News
His stepmother says Wade Michael Page grew up as a “precious child” in a normal family, and family members have no idea how he developed the white supremist thoughts that may have driven him to kill six Sikh Temple members in Oak Creek Sunday.
Tuesday, August, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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His stepmother says Wade Michael Page grew up as a “precious child” in a normal family, and family members have no idea how he developed the white supremist thoughts that may have driven him to kill six Sikh Temple members in Oak Creek Sunday.
Tuesday, August, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Minnesota city ends opposition to St. Croix bridge; Michelle Obama comforts Sikh Temple families; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Another hurdle has been crossed in building a new four-lane bridge over the St. Croix River near Hudson. Last night, the City Council in Oak Park Heights, Minn., voted 4 to 1 to end its objection to the new bridge.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Another hurdle has been crossed in building a new four-lane bridge over the St. Croix River near Hudson. Last night, the City Council in Oak Park Heights, Minn., voted 4 to 1 to end its objection to the new bridge.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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'No Hungry Kids' bill would loosen belt on school lunch calorie counts; Obama leads in Wisconsin, new poll says; more state briefs
Wisconsin News
In response to a hot lunch boycott like that staged recently by Mukwonago High School students, an Iowa lawmaker has introduced legislation to relax the 850-calorie limit on school lunches imposed by new USDA guidelines. Also, more Wisconsin offenders would be forced to give DNA samples and help pay for an expanded database of what some are calling the "modern-day fingerprint". Plus more state news.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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In response to a hot lunch boycott like that staged recently by Mukwonago High School students, an Iowa lawmaker has introduced legislation to relax the 850-calorie limit on school lunches imposed by new USDA guidelines. Also, more Wisconsin offenders would be forced to give DNA samples and help pay for an expanded database of what some are calling the "modern-day fingerprint". Plus more state news.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin firm to build foundation for Stillwater bridge; Study shows some women dying younger; more briefs
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A Wisconsin company will build the foundation for the new four-lane bridge across the St. Croix River between Hudson and Stillwater, Minn. Studies generally show that Americans are out-living their parents, but that’s not true for a lot of women.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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A Wisconsin company will build the foundation for the new four-lane bridge across the St. Croix River between Hudson and Stillwater, Minn. Studies generally show that Americans are out-living their parents, but that’s not true for a lot of women.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Ft. McCoy celebrating first new barracks since WWII; Walker returns from sneak trip to Kosovo; 2 deaths linked to West Nile, more state briefs
Wisconsin News
Officials snipped a ribbon Thursday marking completion of a $6.8 million barracks -- the first of several -- which offer modern comforts like Internet and air conditioning to soldiers who train at the Sparta area base. Also, Gov. Scott Walker was expected in Madison Friday, following a quick, quiet trip to visit Guardsmen from West Bend completing a one-year mission. Read on for more state news.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Officials snipped a ribbon Thursday marking completion of a $6.8 million barracks -- the first of several -- which offer modern comforts like Internet and air conditioning to soldiers who train at the Sparta area base. Also, Gov. Scott Walker was expected in Madison Friday, following a quick, quiet trip to visit Guardsmen from West Bend completing a one-year mission. Read on for more state news.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Claims for 'Sandy' damage hit Wisconsin’s property insurers; Presidential hopefuls stopping here again; Judge rules Walker's clout doesn't trump Evers'; more state news
Wisconsin News
As winds from epic hurricane Sandy dissipated over the Great Lakes Tuesday, the phones started to ring at property insurance firms headquartered in Wisconsin. Also, a Dane County judge has ruled that Gov. Scott Walker doesn't have more authority to set school rules than elected school Superintendent Tony Evers. Plus stories about former state senator Randy Hopper, a cheap-gas campaign event and an age discrimination lawsuit.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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As winds from epic hurricane Sandy dissipated over the Great Lakes Tuesday, the phones started to ring at property insurance firms headquartered in Wisconsin. Also, a Dane County judge has ruled that Gov. Scott Walker doesn't have more authority to set school rules than elected school Superintendent Tony Evers. Plus stories about former state senator Randy Hopper, a cheap-gas campaign event and an age discrimination lawsuit.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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GAB pulls in $400,000 selling voters’ names; Farmland values still climbing; Rowboat used to rescue downed pilot; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Wisconsin’s elections agency made almost $400,000 in the last two years by selling information about the state’s registered voters -- including names, addresses and voting participation records. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says farmland values in the Wisconsin jumped by 11% last year with some land selling for over $10,000 an acre.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin’s elections agency made almost $400,000 in the last two years by selling information about the state’s registered voters -- including names, addresses and voting participation records. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says farmland values in the Wisconsin jumped by 11% last year with some land selling for over $10,000 an acre.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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